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Explore the “Palisaded” Plains with Us!

View of the Llano Estacado plains and open skies.

Started in 2006, the Llano Estacado Chapter draws its members from the cities of Midland, Odessa, Big Spring and other communities of the Southern Llano Estacado.  LETMN members and trainees participate in a variety of community projects including the I-20 Wildlife Preserve Butterfly Garden, Sibley Nature Center Programs, Keep Midland Beautiful, Friends of Windlands Park Coalition, and much more. To see some of our projects click on the following: https://txmn.org/llano/projects/project-lists/

We meet the 3rd Thursday of the month, usually at Sibley Nature Center, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 1307 E. Wadley, Midland, Texas. We are rotating locations for meetings this year, so follow us on Facebook, get on our email list or see our calendar for any updates on meeting location. Come to a meeting to find out how to learn, explore and volunteer with us! Email us at: llanoestacadotmn@gmail.com

What’s NEW for LETMN!

Click on image below for more information!

Downy Woodpecker during Adopt-A-Loop visit to Comanche Trail West in Odessa
Scott Kleebauer, NOAA Specialist Weather Balloon Launch

To see the Weather Balloon Launch from the NWS, Midland, click on the following link. Up, up and away!

https://photos.app.goo.gl/fYXTP4MHHoYPEPX7A

Texas Master Naturalists’ Mission

The Texas Master Naturalist Program’s mission is to develop a corps of well-informed volunteers to provide education, outreach, and service dedicated to the beneficial management of natural resources and natural areas within their communities for the State of Texas.

LETMN wants to encourage citizens of the region to explore their natural surroundings, to identify the most common plants and animals in their environment, and to learn the natural and human history of their region. To learn more click on the icons below.

What is a Master Naturalist Link

Want to join LETMN Link

Why “Palisaded” you ask? Check out this wonderful introduction to the history of the Llano Estacado through the Sibley Nature Center Podcast to learn the answer to this question and lots more! Sibley Nature Center PODCAST Episode 1: Human History of the Llano Estacado.

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